Reuters: U.S. flies bombers over Korea as Trump discusses options
SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military flew two strategic bombers over the Korean peninsula in a show of force late on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump met top defense officials to discuss how to respond to any threat from North Korea.
Tensions have soared between the United States and North Korea following a series of weapons tests by Pyongyang and a string of increasingly bellicose exchanges between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
North Korea has launched two missiles over Japan and conducted its sixth nuclear test in recent weeks as it fast advances toward its goal of developing a nuclear-tipped missile capable of hitting the U.S. mainland.
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MIDDLE EAST
Fears over potential clashes between FSA and Idlib fighters.
Islamic State attacks rival jihadists in Hama province.
Iraqi military: No deal with Islamic State to liberate Hawija.
Iraq court orders arrest of Kurd independence vote organisers.
Iranian Kurds back Iraqi Kurdish secession.
Iran says US opposing 'whole world' on nuclear deal.
Russia ready to mediate talks between Saudi Arabia & Iran – deputy FM.
Erdoğan says Turkey to boycott US ambassador over visa row.
Turkish President Erdogan says US consulate staffer is a spy.
Israel to advance plans for nearly 4,000 settler homes: official.
ASIA
UN: Myanmar army systematically expelling Rohingya so they won't return.
Indian troops and rebels killed in Kashmir gun battle.
China protests to US over sail-by in disputed waters.
North Korea: cargo ships tracked in Chinese waters after UN imposes all-ports ban for violating sanctions.
Japan's Abe faces challenges from new parties in snap election.
Russia to send 'Kalashnikov' guns to Philippines: Duterte.
Nepal's pro-China communists form united front amid uncertainty.
AFRICA
6 killed in Al-Shabaab attack on military base.
Kenya election confusion deepens as parliament passes controversial amendment.
Presidential election will go on, Kenya's Supreme Court rules.
Rwanda says torture claims 'baseless'.
No Congo election until mid-2019, says electoral commission.
'Everything is going to plan' - Liberians vote in first election run without UN.
Madagascans battle to evade growing plague outbreak.
A quarter of child marriages 'take place in Africa'.
EUROPE
Spanish PM asks Catalonia: have you declared independence or not?.
Spain takes step towards suspending Catalonia autonomy. Catalonia: Spain takes step towards direct rule.
Catalan independence averted for now, but regional separatism is simmering across Europe.
Portuguese ex-PM Socrates indicted on corruption charges.
With far-right in turmoil, France's Le Pen softens anti-EU stance.
Anarchists storm Spanish embassy in Athens (PHOTOS).
Extreme weather drags European wine output to its lowest level since the second world war.
AMERICAS
California fires: Scores missing as death toll rises to 17.
Puerto Rico: US officials privately acknowledge serious food shortage.
Sweeping powers for Jamaica police and military are 'ripe for abuse', activists say.
At least 13 dead after police use force to end Mexico prison riot. Mexico prison riot leaves 13 dead.
Mexico warns US about ending Nafta trade deal.
NAFTA talks to resume amid US-Canada aircraft dispute.
NFL owners to mull anthem rules as Trump ups protest criticism.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Europe expects more terror attacks, even as IS falters.
‘ISIS is in shambles,’ says 82nd Airborne brigade commander.
US Supreme Court won't take up Guantanamo detainee case.
Russia’s FSB thwarts activities of Hizb ut-Tahrir cell in Crimea.
Analysis: Ayman al Zawahiri argues jihadists can’t deceive America.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Global economic recovery may not last, warns IMF.
China and Japan take rivalry into orbit with GPS offensives.
Banks lost over $100M in hacking scheme, report says.
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